It was one of those universal mother and child moments. Whether sleepy or simply bored with the whole grazing situation—But Mom! We had grass yesterday!—this baby zebra was clearly finished at every level. Not to be dissuaded, the patient parent foraged on with minimal disruption to other diners in the field.

With Africa (Morocco) in view to the south and Spain within walking distance to the east, tiny Gibraltar is a unique microcosmic experience. This British territory is famed for its Barbary Macaques (often referred to as Barbary Apes), tail-less monkeys with origins in North Africa. Legend has it that coveted Gibraltar will remain under British rule as long as the macaques remain. We spotted a few moms with babies as we explored the Rock. This pair makes a very sweet picture from a safe distance, but the mother would be ferociously protective if approached —think “soccer mom” on steroids with a great throwing arm and plenty of teeth. Pretty scary, huh?